Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

HOB MOOR DRIVE, YO24 4JU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOB MOOR DRIVE, YO24 4JU.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 49,100 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: YO24 4JU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, YO24 4JU combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£502k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO24 4JU is a sought-after residential area on Hob Moor Drive, 1.0km from Holgate in York. Administratively it sits within Holgate ward and the York Central constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO24, YO24 4JU offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £502k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for YO24 4JU are sourced from Output Area E00067632 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO24 4JU. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 433,000

2 sales · Mean £ 433,000

Detached

£ 640,000

1 sales · Mean £ 640,000

Terraced

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

YO24 4JU has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour20
Violence and sexual offences19
Criminal damage and arson10
Burglary5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good420 pupils0.3 km
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Acomb Primary School

Good322 pupils0.6 km
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Hob Moor Community Primary Academy

Good311 pupils0.7 km
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Hob Moor Oaks Academy

Good108 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's Nursery School

Good64 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good189 pupils0.9 km
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Dringhouses Primary School

Good310 pupils1.0 km
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All Saints RC School

Outstanding1408 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • Dringhouses Post Office0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Sweet Freaks York0.9 km
  • Holgate Bridge Store0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Belly Buster0.7 km
  • Pizza Peppinas0.7 km
  • Happy Chef0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank0.8 km
  • Kilima Hotel0.7 km
  • St Paul's Lodge0.8 km
  • St Georges0.4 km
  • Astor York0.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Carlton Tavern0.8 km
  • Holgate W M C & Institute0.5 km
  • Volunteer Arms0.9 km
  • The Clock House0.8 km
  • Fox Inn0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Cafe at No 120.9 km
  • Goodwill Community Cafe0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop1.0 km
  • Lidl UK1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York1.4 km
  • Poppleton3.9 km
  • Hammerton12.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Collingwood Avenue0.1 km
  • Hob Moor Drive0.1 km
  • Hob Moor Drive0.1 km
  • Collingwood Avenue0.1 km
  • Collingwood Avenue0.1 km